Mother’s Day, DIY floral ice bucket, tour of the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut, recipes for Blue Lemon Thyme Pound Cake and Asparagus Gruyere Tart, shop Bridal & Mother’s Day Flowers, wardrobe Paris House Boutique spring fashion
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Sunday Guides, Mother’s Day, May 2024
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Mother’s Day
Floral Ice Bucket DIY
Blueberry Lemon Cake
Mayflower Inn
Spa Day
Spring Fashion
Flowers & Gifts
Rose Gardens
Editor’s Letter
Michele Rosenthal. Follow me on Instagram @theparishouse
I am writing the Mother’s Day Editor’s Letter at a favorite cafe in Bucks County PA on a sunny Spring afternoon. I am surrounded by flowers while enjoying an artisanal lunch, complete with bread baked in terracotta pots served with European butter and flakes of sea salt, zucchini fritters, and strawberry herbed mocktails.
The meticulously curated flowers, plants, and home accessories beckon one to bring them home, wrap them in beautiful gift wrap and a satin bow for the perfect Mother’s Day presents. In this issue, we celebrate and honor the women in our lives, those who have raised us, nurtured us and helped shape us into the person we have become. Those who cheered us on from the sideline our entire lives. This edition also celebrates Spring, the sweet scents of lilacs, roses, peony, primroses, pergolas cascading in wisteria and seasonal fresh ingredients, evoking memories of years gone by and creating new ones.
Michele Rosenthal
Our beautiful DIY floral ice buckets make a lovely addition to your Mother’s Day Brunch.
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection
Calm, peaceful, beautiful, exquisite — just a few words you’ll use to describe the lush natural wonder of Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut.
Whether you’re on a ski trip, a hike, a shopping spree, or simply stopping by, Mayflower is full of rich history, integrity, and serenity, you’ll want to visit every season.
Situated on dozens of acres, this inn and spa welcomes you into a secret world, a getaway that only exists in New England.
The Mayflower is a renowned resort that was converted from a school in 1920. Drawing upon the natural scenery, historic nearby towns, and stunning eclectic designs,beauty is everywhere you look.
Recently design icon Celerie Kemble revitalized the interiors of the inn, combining historic Victorian architecture and 19th century artwork with a modern freshness. It’s safe to say your room and the Shakespeare garden alone will wow you.
The Inn also has countless amenities. Are you in the mood for a massage or facial? Step into THE WELL to get lost in your wildest dreams, receiving treatment from only the best professionals. You can also receive holistic treatments from doctors and health practitioners. After you feel revitalized and ready to go, take a swing on the tennis courts. When we stayed, my husband got lost in the game as I relaxed in the spa.
Next, stop by The Garden Room to have carefully crafted, farm-fresh meals from expert chefs. The openness and country atmosphere will feel like a breath of fresh air. When your stay comes to an end, pop into the shop The Huntress. You’ll find gorgeous, high-quality clothes and sentimental souvenirs to remember for a lifetime.
Then, make your way through the quaint village, where you can shop for one of a kind finds to bring home as a beautiful reminder of your journey to New England. From snowfall and spring renewal to summer activities and fall foliage, Mayflower Inn & Spa has an abundance of refreshing activities, peaceful musings, and beauty to fulfill your every need.
After you leave the dreamy Mayflower Inn, why not make a beautiful and delicious cake to take the memories home with you! No worries if baking is not your thing! Have your local grocery store make you 3 round vanilla cakes or use a box cake mix. If you enjoy baking there are many delicious recipes online! Barefoot Contessa has several. Then layer with a homemade Chantilly whipped cream, fresh strawberries and top with edible flowers such as pansies.
You can continue your adventure to The Long Island Sound in Westport, CT. There is great shopping and dining! One of our favorites is Mrs. London’s.
Delicious Spring Recipes!
The Perfect Sunday Brunch buffet!
Blueberry Lemon, Thyme Pound Cake, Asparagus Gruyere Tart.
Out and About with Paris House
Terrain Cafe & Shop
The Delacroix in Paris
Rose Garden NYBG’s
Mother’s Day at La Grenouille NYC
Roundhouse Beacon
Join me in Paris May 4th! “A Day with Marie”
On A FABULOUS Marie-Antoinette-themed day experience!
We’ll ride out to Palace de Versailles for a private tour of the King’s Apartments. Our small group will visit rooms in the Palace that are not open to the general public.
We will then take a quick walk over to a 5-star hotel, Le Grand Contrôle, an Airelles property right on the edge of the Palace grounds!!! The well appointed staff are beautifully dressed in period costume in the meticulously refurbished hotel.
We’ll start with a 45-minute body polish in the gorgeous new Spa, followed by a full tea in a delightful salon. During tea, we will be joined by a lovely woman who is an expert on all things Marie Antoinette. She is a professional makeup artist based in Paris and can share some delicious personal stories about Marie Antoinette and how she changed the Royal court and France in many good ways that we don’t often hear about.
Price: 895 Euros per person. Limited Spaces available. Please reach out to Mimi on Instagram at @joiedevivretvnetwork or via email at mimi@joiedevivretv.com to book & tell her you will be joining Paris House!!!
Bridal & Mother’s Day Flowers
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The English Roses by David Austin
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Marther Stewart Gardening
Carolyne Roem
The Surprising Life of Constance Spry
Sunday Guides, Beginners Guide to Planting a Rose Garden
For several years, we have been going to Bon Vivant in NYC for their Petit Four. They are fabulously delicious! Soaked in a variety of flavors like rose, lavender, coffee, and lemon; they are decorated in delicate floral detail by the talented hands of artisans. We love gifting them to friends. They recently moved their “Cake Café” to Jersey City and it is beautiful. The interiors are chic, fresh, and a feast for the eyes. You can place orders in advance on their website or you can choose in person.
Sunday Guides, Jersey City Edition
Le Café Marly, 93 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France, "Iconic. The chocolat viennois is out of this world"
Paris House Boutique
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About The Paris House
The Paris House, Luxury Lifestyle Brand
The Paris House is your one-stop-shop for travel destinations, unforgettable events, and editorial and personal fashion styling. Their floral arrangements are sourced from New York City’s Flower District and elevate the beauty of your events and hotel rooms. Michele’s international travel show, “The Paris House, Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Show”, is featured in the Paris based “Joie de Vivre Network”.
Whether designing in Rome, Reykjavik, NYC or beyond, Michele is always creating gorgeous moments for her clients and partners. The Paris House’s locations range from elaborate sets at its rooftop studio near NYC, events of all scales across the Northeast, and Michele’s historic New Jersey country home and gardens which has hosted parties, music videos, and photo shoots.
Company founder, Michele Rosenthal, has 30 years of experience and studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Travel and Tourism at Endicott College and holds degrees in Interior Design and Business Marketing. She helped launch a multi million dollar division of Saint Clare’s hospital in the early ‘90s.
Whatever your needs are, our company will make your vision come to life. We are content creators, portfolio builders and memory makers.
Michele is the Editor of Sunday Guides, Luxury Lifestyle & Travel media. https://theparishouse.com/
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